Yakutsk - Irkutsk

On November 3, 2021 at 07:45 PM, Yakutsk - Irkutsk experienced a crash involving Antonov AN-12, operated by Grodno Aircompany, with the event recorded near Irkutsk-Intl Irkutsk oblast.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

9 people were known to be on board, 9 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 7, crew fatalities: 7, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.

The four engine aircraft was completing a cargo flight, carrying two passengers, seven crew members and a load consisting of foods. While on a night approach to Irkutsk-Intl Airport Runway 30, the crew encountered poor visibility due to snow falls. On final, at a height of about 240 metres, the captain decided to initiate a go-around procedure when the aircraft impacted trees, stalled and crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. The wreckage was found about 3,1 km short of runway 30. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all nine occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration EW-518TI, MSN 8 34 61 07, year of manufacture 1968.